Who is Responsible for BBN Nengi's Pregnancy? Bayelsa Governor Breaks Silence
- The Bayelsa state governor, Douye Diri, has denied the viral claim that he impregnated BBN Season 5 (Lockdown) star, Nengi Hampson
- The speculation started spreading on social media on Monday, February 10, that the state governor had secretly fathered the child
- Governor Diri's office denied the rumour shortly after the reality television star took to social media to confirm she was pregnant
Yenagoa, Bayelsa - Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa, has denied the report of being responsible for the pregnancy of Nengi Hampson, a TV reality and former Big Brother Naija (BBN) star.
On Monday, February 10, an allegation circulated speculating that the Bayelsa state governor had secretly impregnated the BBN star Nengi, but he has described the rumour as baseless.
Source: Twitter
BBNaija Nengi confirms being pregnant
However, Nengi immediately refuted the rumour, as she confirmed that she was pregnant. She became a popular figure during Season 5 of BBN (Lockdown).
The Bayelsa-born BBN star stated in a series of tweets that she was 'not pregnant for any governor' and said she spoke up because the rumour was an attack on her and involved people she held in the highest regard.
"I won’t allow a beautiful, personal part of my life to be turned into something ugly. While I continue to mind my business and enjoy my pregnancy in peace, I wish y’all love and a happy Valentine’s weekend.”
Nengi's tweet is posted below:
According to Premium Times, Governor Diri's director general of new media, in his reaction to the allegation, dismissed the report by stating that it was false and politically motivated.
Aide confirms Diri has no relationship with Nengi
The governor's media aide clarified that the BBN star did not have any personal relationship with his employer. He stressed that the trending story about Nengi had nothing to do with the governor.
He stated that those spreading the story were likely not happy with the growing profile of the governor, adding that the TV star has come out clean to debunk the rumour as well.
The statement further added that the rumour was being circulated to divert attention from the good work the governor has been doing, particularly as he commemorated his fifth anniversary.
He stressed that the political enemies of Governor Diri were the ones at work by spreading the rumours. He called them a wicked set of people disseminating falsehoods for ulterior motives.
Governor Diri shares how Jonathan impacted his career
Legit.ng also previously reported that Governor Douye Diri recently shared a fascinating story about how former President Goodluck Jonathan's agenda impacted his political career.
Speaking at a Service of Songs for the late Ani-Gunn Rhoda Ikiogha, Diri said he was encouraged to change from running for Senate and instead joined Nigeria's House of Representatives in 2015.
Diri noted that he and Dr Diekivie Ikiogha were once close political allies, having worked together under Jonathan, but their political interests eventually diverged, causing them to part ways.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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